Community Indicators

The Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) is in the process of releasing a series of reports on the characteristics of the
Southern Nevada economy and community. Released as Community Indicators, these reports will cover such important topics as
demographics, characteristics of the region, economy, economic diversification, education, health, and economic clusters. Many of
these reports will combine data from surveys that CBER has conducted with information that CBER has obtained from other sources. Some will
rely strictly on information that CBER has obtained from other sources. All strive to promote a greater understanding of the Southern Nevada
economy and community.

Community Indicators: Natural Environment
In this report on the Las Vegas metropolitan area, Dr. Mary Riddel examines transportation, recycling and waste materials, land use, air quality,
and water use and water quality. These measures provide perspective on the conditions in which Las Vegans live and work.

Community Indicators: Demographics
In this report on the Las Vegas metropolitan area, Dr. C. Jeffrey Waddoups examines population growth; age, race and ethnicity; and other household characteristics.
These measures provide a perspective on who are Las Vegans.

The Nevada Economy
In this retrospective report on the Nevada economy, Dr. Stephen M. Miller (chair of the Economics Department at UNLV) uses a variety of
indicators to examine economic conditions in Nevada and Southern Nevada as they were in 2009-2010, The indicators provide a perspective on the
difficult economic conditions that Las Vegans faced during those two years. CBER will provide an update when the complete data for 2011 are available.